Spiced Stewed Apples

In Ayurveda, stewed apples are often recommended first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, eaten on their own, because they’re warm, light, and gently cooked, making them easier for the body to digest than cold or raw fruit. Apples naturally contain pectin, a type of soluble fiber, and when they’re cooked down with warming spices, they become a simple, comforting way to gently wake up your digestion before heavier foods. The apples turn tender and syrupy, the spices make everything smell like comfort, and they’re also lovely later in the day spooned over oats, yogurt, pancakes, or chia pudding.